The clinician administers ketamine via an IV infusion, a common medical procedure. However, starting an IV may cause minor discomfort from the needle stick, bruising, infiltration (medication leaking into surrounding tissue), or, in rare cases, infection. Some individuals might also feel faint during the process.

Ketamine therapy can significantly and temporarily alter your mental state, often leading to unique effects on both the mind and body. While many find relief from psychiatric symptoms through ketamine treatment, it doesn’t work for everyone, which can leave some individuals feeling discouraged if the therapy is not effective for them.